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NHL DFS: 2/20/23

The NHL loves to mess with schedules on holidays and today is no exception. We have 6 games that start at 1 pm and DraftKings does have contests available. The early games are the obvious smash spots with Anaheim at Florida, and Ottowa at Boston. These will probably be highly owned so you may want to sprinkle in some Rangers or Flames.

Top Teams to Target

Florida
Boston
New York Rangers

Favorite Lines/Stacks

FLA 1: Verhaeghe – Barkov – Tkachuck
BOS 2: Zacha – Krejci – Pastrnak
BOS 1: Marchand – Bergeron – Debrusk
NYR 2: Panarin – Trocheck – Vesey

Value Lines

NYR 3: Chytil – Lafreniere – kakko

Goalies:

Swayman, BOS
Markstrom, CGY

Defense:Karlsson, SJ
Fox, NYR
Ekblad, FLA
DeAngelo, PHI
Hanafin, CGY
Grzelcyk, BOS
Gudas, FLA

Recent News

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reports that Eagles OG Landon Dickerson (knee) is "trending toward playing" in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
Dickerson recently underwent surgery to address a meniscus injury. It appears as though his rehab has gone very well. The three-time-defending Pro Bowl blocker should play a pivotal role as the Eagles likely attempt to ground-and-pound their way to victory in the second half.
(Aug 31 -- NBC Sports)

Eagles S Andrew Mukuba (groin) was seen in pads and is "ready to practice in some form today."
The Eagles drafted Mukuba in the second round this year. He was competing with Sydney Brown for one of the starting safety roles when he suffered a shoulder injury in late July. He later picked up a groin injury upon returning. Mukuba is likely slated for a backup role early in the year, but his draft capital should get him more opportunities to take over as a starter as the year progresses.
(Aug 31 -- NBC Sports)

Eagles signed OG Kenyon Green to a contract.
Green's promotion coincides with OG/C Willie Lampkin being placed on injured reserve. Lampkin was waived by the Rams with an injury designation after suffering a preseason knee injury. Lampkin will be eligible to return after four games missed.
(Aug 31 -- NBC Sports)

Landon Dickerson Moving Toward Week 1 Return; G Kenyon Green On Eagles 53-Man Roster
Undergoing meniscus surgery in mid-August, Landon Dickerson was viewed as a candidate to come back early in the season. But missed time was still squarely on the radar for the Eagles’ Pro Bowl left guard. That may not end up being required. After the defending Super Bowl champions kept Dickerson on their active roster — […]
(Aug 31 -- Pro Football Rumors)

Cowboys sign cornerback DaRon Bland to 4-year, $92 million contract extension
Days after shipping Micah Parsons to the Packers in a blockbuster trade, the Cowboys signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a contract extension.
(Aug 31 -- Yahoo Sports)